Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

with a larger group of photo students who will share and critique each other’s work. Critiques/discussions – All critiques and discussions will take place in the online forum. This allows for larger group participation, more feedback from your peers, networking and building photographic relationships for future collaborations, and a broader perspective of peers offering feedback on your work. The instructor will critique live, via telecommunications during regular class times, through recorded video critiques, or a combination of both. Hands-on Learning – (see description above) On campus students are required to attend all hands-on learning projects as part of the lab component of the on campus program. All online students are invited, although not required, to attend all hands-on learning projects held each month on campus. Objectives: 1. To understand trends in portrait photography. 2. To learn about careers in portrait photography. 3. To discover the different aspects and types of photos associated with portrait photography. 4. To learn posing. 5. To understand how to use lighting in portrait photography. 6. To learn post production and distribution methods as they pertain to portrait photography. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course addresses the campus theme by studying the history of portrait photography and how it relates to present day portrait photography as well as anticipating future trends in the genre in terms of style and equipment. Classroom Policies: 1. Be respectful of other students, technicians, instructors, and guests. 2. You must participate in discussions in order to receive full credit. 3. Respect and care for all equipment whether it’s yours or the colleges. 4. Be on time. 5. Be courteous. 6. Be humble. Communication/Campus Email All students at DCB are given a DCB email account. This account is how DCB will communicate with you. You will receive important emails about classes, financial aid, emergencies, school closures, important dates, etc. through this email account. Along with the important emails you will receive, it also gives you access to Microsoft Office software.